Oversight
Spending freeze will have exceptions
Some nonsecurity programs still will see funding increases under President Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget request.
Oversight
Obama sets new tone for regulatory process
Administration emphasizes social issues and opens rule-making to public comment, policy observer says.
Oversight
Obama goes after tax-delinquent contractors
Memo asks the IRS and OMB to find ways to keep “deadbeat” companies off the government payroll.
Defense
Survey: Many federal contractors saw boost despite recession
Half of respondents report increased revenue during the past year, but low profits.
Oversight
White House solicits advice from industry on modernizing government
Top leaders discuss ways to upgrade technology in government to improve management.
News
OMB official accused of threatening OPM inspector general over budget
IG says OMB threatened to “make life miserable for us.”
Oversight
Vows of bipartisanship give way to rancor on House oversight panel
Republicans question chairman’s commitment to the job, but Democrat fights back.
Oversight
Government management is a fit for businessman, observers say
As federal performance chief, entrepreneur Jeffrey Zients takes on his toughest project yet -- improving government.
Defense
Rule would waive Buy American provisions for some Afghanistan support contracts
Defense official says it is “inconsistent with the public interest” to restrict acquisitions from certain countries near Afghanistan.
Features
Big Business
As federal performance chief, entrepreneur Jeffrey Zients takes on his toughest project yet—improving government.
Oversight
Defense measure aims to improve contractors’ handling of sexual assault cases
Amendment forbids the Pentagon from doing business with companies that prevent alleged assault victims from taking legal action.
Oversight
Agencies identify $19 billion in contract savings
OMB says plans show government is on track to meet President Obama’s mandate to cut $40 billion by fiscal 2011.
News
Watchdog urges Homeland Security to tighten conference policies
Proper documentation of spending is crucial, auditors say.
Oversight
Defense and State brace for surge in Afghanistan contracting
Officials assure lawmakers they have strategies to steer clear of the waste, fraud and abuse that plagued Iraq procurements.
Defense
Veterans Affairs’ acquisition practices come under fire
Inefficiencies and fraud in contracting programs lead lawmakers to weigh legislation updating the department’s business practices.
Oversight
Senator asks IRS to report on contractors’ unpaid taxes
Top Republican on Finance Committee wants figures on delinquent Medicare and Medicaid health care providers.
Oversight
Democrat proposes raising net worth cap for minority small business program
Bill would increase the ceiling for participation in the 8(a) program from $750,000 to $978,722.
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